How far was the outbreak of civil war in 1455 due to the loss of English territories in France? In his public announcements of 1450, 1452 and 1455 York proved his loyalty to the king by saying that he did not wish “to displease my sovereign lord”. He was also constantly claiming that his opposition against the king was because of his rivalry with Somerset. York even knelt before Henry after St.Albans in an attempt to prove his loyalty to him. The loss of English territories in France was the main cause of York’s hatred of Somerset and worsened the relationship between Henry and York, whose relationship was already strained because of the court faction’s suspicions of York’s intentions and fears of attainder.
* Sharpe acknowledged that the grounds for war were flimsy. * ‘Charles’ sense of wounded honour had initiated the conflict’ with Spain and England had merely ‘drifted’ into was with France, ‘not least as a consequence of the Duke of Buckingham’s personal quarrels with Cardinal Richelieu’. * With this being the case, why should Parliament be blamed for failing to maintain such wars arising from personal resentment? * Reeve’s “Charles I and the Road to Personal Rule” is, unlike Sharpe’s work, critical of Charles. * Having been forced into peace, Charles was inclined to stay at peace because of any resumption of wat would require a resemption of Parliament to pay for it.
They make Macbeth feel over confident with visions full of double meaning, which easily fools him into a state of content and invincibleness. They first capture his attentions when calling him the thane of Glamis (his original title) and thane of Cawdor. He doesn’t understand the second title, as there is already a thane of Cawdor, but is then informed that the King has appointed Macbeth thane of Cawdor because the previous thane of Cawdor is executed for treason. When Macbeth inquires about the prophesies coming true, Banquo tells him “...But ‘tis strange. / And oftentimes, to win us to out harm, / The instruments of darkness tell us truths,/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray’s/ In deepest consequence” (I.iii.121).
His ideas are deemed “dangerous,” “hare-brained,” and “uncertain” confirming that honour is not confined to valorous fighting. It is thus Hal who emerges as an optimal marriage of courage, intelligence and connection to the people. Encapsulating the best of both societies, Hal earns ‘grace’ and a ‘princely tongue’ as he grows into the archetypal leader England requires. Defeating his nemesis Hotspur in battle, Hotspur’s final words “thy wound my thoughts worse than thy sword my flesh,” which exacerbate his incompetence as he values honour, an intangible concept, above his own livelihood. Contrasting Hotspur’s desolate view of life and humanity, Hal remarks “two stars keep not their motion in one sphere” identifying his values, and leadership superior to that of Hotspurs, as he
‘why do you dress me in borrowed robes?’ this quote shows that Macbeth is superstitious as it tells the audience that he has believed the prophecies they have told him. However the word ‘why’ shows that he is doubtful of himself and them as he is questioning the prophecies, this could show that although he is ambitious and his aspiration is to become king, he is unsure of himself and even from the start is unconfident on
Tammy Adams Marie Mahon ENG 450 21 September 2012 Play Expert Paper-Macbeth The Tragedy of Macbeth warns of lofty ambitions and ill-gotten gains. A highly respected general faced with a moral dilemma, goes against his previous strengths, and unearths his morbid weaknesses. The active decision to choose good over evil appears evident at the start of the play, yet the once brave general, loyal to the crown and his country seems driven by another force. A force stronger than Macbeth’s valor seems highly unlikely, but the tragic events escalate and Macbeth abuses his position and the trust his King places in him. The turn of events poses, the question of whom or what has coerced Macbeth to surrender his control?
The French undermine Henry V’s maturity and do not give him credit for how much of a strong leader he is. The Dauphin (French character) sends Henry tennis balls as a jest to illustrate that he thought Henry was immature and rebellious as he was previously in his childhood, and wanted to mock him. What the Dauphin doesn’t realise however is that Henry is no longer the young Henry and has grown up to become a strong and mature king. However, Henry deals with this in a careful and devious way and is very sarcastic and pleased when he first receives the gift. His tone however quickly changes when he realises the contents of the gift and starts to threaten the Dauphin using the extended metaphor of a tennis match.
The Fool appears to speak the mind of the audience, informing Lear of his rash and unwise decisions- “Thou hast pared thy wit o’both sides and left noting i’th’middle.” This honesty spoken by the Fool interrupts the natural order of being as in Elizabethan times Lear was seen the ‘the embodiment of God- his equal on earth’ therefore such a ‘lowly’ person as the Fool would not be permitted to be so blunt and honest. Thus the theme continued through King Lear of the inverting of things- the reversal of the great chain of being, throwing things into chaos. In contrast however is Kent’s language and attitude toward the King, the audience becomes very aware of the selfless attitude Kent possess and he shows this by his repeated attempts for Lear to see the error of his ways. At the beginning of Act 1 scene 4, Kent disguises himself and acts as servant to Lear- this selfless act shows a huge loyalty in Kent’s attitude to Lear. Although Lear spoke badly towards and banished Kent, he still humbles himself and becomes a servant in a constant attempt to impact the king… “If thou canst serve where thou dost stand condemned so may it come thy master, whom thou lov’st, shall find thee full of labours.” Kent makes a desperate attempt to present imagery, rather than use blunt language, to Lear in a last appeal for him to see thatalthough he is king, he is still
They both acknowledge that with the death of King Louis XVI, there is a chance that civil war may break out in France, the republicans versus the Louis-supporters. The second point that they agree upon is that they had to sacrifice security and peace for his death. And that change is inevitable, “Uncertainties and disturbances always accompany great changes”. 3. a) Outline the origin of Document A and explain why it was written (its purpose). Document A is the official announcement published by the National Convention on King Louis XVI execution.
Concepts such as the ‘careers open to talent’ and the Code Napoleon are prime examples of such reforms. Some have however poured cold water over his achievements claiming instead that the advent of his empire spelt the death sentence for the revolution and all the good it stood for. While there maybe some truth in those assertions, it would be a gross exaggeration to claim that he completely destroyed the revolution. This essay seeks to show that Napoleon 1 did not end the revolution however much his reign was negative. It is necessary to clarify what the revolution really was before Napoleon is brought to judgement.